Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COVENTRY ROAD PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,889
Total Quantity
234.2K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
-47%

COVENTRY ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 1,889 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,783 to the NHS. This is 47% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
157

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,889
Total Quantity234,209
Total NHS Cost£8,783
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-47%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,889 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-47% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.